Your task is to work in pairs to research the Republic Era in 1830s - 1840s - Texas as one of the following points of view:
Points of View:

  • Texas Ranger
  • Native American
  • a paroled Mexican Solider
  • Mexican Citizen of Texas
  • a Texas Veteran of the War of Independence
  • a farmer
  • a teacher

You will then persuade the people of Texas to either stay a Republic or to join the United States. You will be assigned a position to represent.
Your final product will be a choice of one of the following:

  • Newspaper- Publisher
  • Radio Show - Podcast - debate or public service announcement
  • Campaign Commercial